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NV59 TDU

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,716 mi
Last recorded111,716 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 TDU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 111,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer very worn centre at 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 111,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer very worn centre at 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,923 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 103,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 96,463 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stop detached

Pass 17 Jul 2021 88,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,471 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 10 Jan 2019 77,805 miles

Front EXHAUST FLEXI WORN

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 71,941 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,047 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm raised, 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,605 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

exhaust system deteriated

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease

unable to check rear seat security and seat belts due to load in rear of car

Fail 5 Jan 2016 53,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing pad pin "r" clip not fitted (3.5.1l)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

exhaust system deteriated

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease

unable to check rear seat security and seat belts due to load in rear of car

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,536 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edge

exhaust back box clamp is missing but exhaust is still secure at time of test

exhaust has a section which is corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 41,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edge

exhaust back box clamp is missing but exhaust is still secure at time of test

exhaust has a section which is corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 26,017 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 26,017 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 18,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine breather split

Pass 14 Jan 2013 18,686 miles

engine breather split

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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NV59 TDU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV59 TDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NV59 TDU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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